V vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Visa Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | V | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $384.14 | $335.95 |
| Market cap | $717.21B | $226.87B |
| P/E ratio | 32.7 | 20.4 |
| ROE | 61.19% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 50.78% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 14.40% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 1.13% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.05 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
V vs AXP in plain English
- V is the bigger company — about 3.2× the market cap of AXP.
- AXP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 20.4 vs 32.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 34%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 13%).
- AXP has the higher dividend yield (1.13% vs 0.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.